Community
Miss Illinois visits Austin Tuesday
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Megan Ervin will make a stop at Because I Care Inc., 5811 West Chicago Ave., at 11 a.m. Aug. 7 to talk to youth about healthy habits in urban communities.
Community
BUILD Inc. announces new home in Austin
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The organization that’s served at-risk Chicago youth for four decades is now providing services at 5100 W. Harrison St.
Community
The Rev. Ira Acree leads peace march and prayer
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The Aug. 1 service at Greater St. John Bible Church will go to the streets to launch a petition drive to ban assault weapons and pray for those killed by violence.
Community
Shakespeare at Austin Town Hall Park Wednesday
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The free performance of “The Taming of the Shrew” is one of many stops by the theater parks tour running through Aug. 19.
Community
Rep. Ford addresses Chicagoans about Colorado massacre and violence at home
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The state lawmaker said it’s a time to ask why senseless acts of violence keep happening and what can be done to prevent crime.
News
Austin businesses suffer from crime, violence in community
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Crain’s Chicago Business talks to owners about the financial toll and fear resulting from the rash of thefts and homicides in the West Side community.
Community
Greater St. John Bible Church awards 25 scholarships
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The recipients were honored July 13 at the annual Excellence in Education Concert and Awards Ceremony.
Community
Pastors discuss and develop strategies to reduce city violence
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Tuesday’s emergency meeting allowed the faith leaders to talk about issues contributing to the problems and consider changes and resources that could help curb the violence.
Community
Third Unitarian Church Garden Walk to be held Sunday
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With locations in both Oak Park and Chicago, visitors can enjoy gardens from 1 to 4 p.m. July 8 for a donation, which will go toward the chuch’s scholarship fund.
Community
Devotion service held for Jackson Square Skilled Nursing & Living Center residents
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The June 23 event was hosted by International Free & Accepted Modern Masons, Inc. & Order of the Eastern Star William V. Banks Grand Lodge and Lillian Gill Grand Chapter members.